Which of the following mechanisms helps keep the stomach lining in place despite the destructive force of gastric juice?
A) digestion of protein by pepsin
B) secretion of acid-neutralizing compounds
C) generation through mitosis of new cells to replace the stomach lining
D) protection of the cells of the stomach-lining by parietal cells
Answer: C
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